A look at the new state legislature
Several key Ohio House and Senate committees for agriculture have new chairmen and many have been strong supporters of agriculture.
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Domenick, Sayre, Wagner, Schuring, Gibbs and Wilson
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A Learning Experience
A young visitor to Ohio Farm Bureau's Land and Living exhibit at the Ohio State Fair gets a hand planting a flower. The display was one of many opportunities for visitors to learn about Ohio agriculture.
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Antosch
A guide to influencing farm, rural policy
Ever wonder why Farm Bureau supports one issue and opposes another, or how it makes up its mind on hot button topics such as tax policy or livestock regulations?
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This graphic explains CAUV & why values are increasing. View this story & click the link below the photo for details.
A guide to CAUV
Farmers who are enrolled in the Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) program have been seeing sharp increases in the taxable value of their land. This story/graphic explains why.
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A growing backlash
Each day there are more signs that people are becoming fed up with HSUS tactics.
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Alan and Kristin Hudson
A farmer wins in court, at a cost
In Maryland, a recent court case highlighted just how much a constructive approach to protecting the environment is needed.
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There's so much information about farming online. Here's an Ohio Farm Bureau guide to discovering.
A farm guide to the social web
Farmers, agribusinesses, agricultural leaders and farm organizations have build an expansive and valuable Internet presence. A guide of where to start.
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Mike Schumm, an Ohio Farm Bureau state trustee, teaches kids about ag as part of the projects developed by his council.
A Community Council in action
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Community Council program provides an opportunity for Farm Bureau members to come together to discuss local issues and then take action. Here’s an example of how the Farmers R Us Community Council, made up of seven couples in Van Wert County, took on Ag in the Classroom as one of their community activities for the year.
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Roush, center, pictured with OFBF President Brent Porteus (l) and Executive Vice President Jack Fisher.
A career of education
After nearly 20 years working with education programs and assisting volunteers and teachers in helping students learn the origins of their food, Judy Roush is returning to the family farm upon her retirement this month.
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Darrell Rubel
A Capitol Challenge: Unlocking Teen Leadership Potential
Ohio Farm Bureau Director of Learning Delivery, Darrell Rubel, gives an encouraging recap of a new partnership between Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio FFA and Ohio 4-H that is helping teens take an active role in public policy and impact their local communities.
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